Maine Introduces New License Plate Design Featuring State Tree and North Star

The new design, unveiled on February 26, pays homage to Maine's first official flag and will be subject to a public vote in November.

Maine's new license plate design replaces the chickadee image with a tall green pine and the North Star, reflecting the state's first official flag from 1901.
The chickadee design, introduced in 1999, is being retired due to peeling and delamination issues, citing public safety concerns.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows highlighted the new design's popularity and its nod to historical significance.
Maine residents will have the opportunity to vote on adopting a similar design for a new state flag in November.
The rekindled interest in Maine's first official flag, used for eight years before being replaced, coincided with the state's bicentennial in 2020.